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As a regulator, everything we do is focused on care. We are a public body established by the Department of Health to support high quality standards of social work and social care. 

We make a difference to the quality of social care services by regulating workforce standards and promoting continuous training and learning. Through this work we support the development of a strong and professional social work and social care workforce providing quality care and the best outcomes for people who use services and their carers. Want to make a difference? Apply to join our Social Care Council team today.


Join the Team – Professional Adviser Band 8a

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (Social Care Council) is recruiting for a Professional Adviser to join the Workforce Development team.

As a senior officer, you will work at a strategic level, providing, advice, guidance and support to registrants, employers, committees and government departments.

You will have a degree in social work and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of social work and social care standards which provide benchmarks for safe and effective practice in a senior role.

You will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop and implement regional strategy, policy and guidance to support improvement in workforce standards, qualifications and practice.

If you would like to make a difference to social work and social care in Northern Ireland, apply today.

The Social Care Council welcomes secondment applications.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 3 December, 6pm

Click here for full details and to apply


Would you like to make a difference?

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council), in partnership with the Department of Health, is currently recruiting to fill three non-executive director vacancies on its board.

The positions available are for one registrant, one stakeholder and one lay Board member.

Each non-executive Board Member is expected to be actively involved in the strategic direction of the Social Care Council, whilst actively participating in quarterly meetings.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Tuesday, 10 December.

For full details and an application pack click here – www.health-ni.gov.uk/node/71110.


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